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You’ll be astonished that 2 simple fruits combined can make a dessert this good! – AC 1 banana 1 papaya Halve the papaya. Remove the black seeds, and discard. Scrape out the inside meat. Place the papaya meat and banana in a blender and blend until smooth. You can also do it in a food… Read more

Let these sit for a few hours, or overnight, and they’ll take on the look and texture of fast food French Fries. 1 jicama, sliced into long, thin strips ¼ cup honey ¼ cup olive 1/8 tsp chili powder 1/8 tsp cayenne 1 lemon, juiced Mix all ingredients except the jicama in a large bowl. Marinate… Read more

I am somewhat embarrassed to tell you that until a few years ago, after I began my life as a health coach, I knew nothing about nightshades. I had never heard of them. Now, working with some of my clients who have various digestive or leaky gut issues, I’ve learned from them, and from additional… Read more

Inflammation is an important immune system function. It a powerful and necessary function for our survival. It ensures that appropriate nourishment and adequate immune activity is delivered to an area, inside or outside that is injured or under attack. When it is out of control though, inflammation can cause serious damage. It has been linked… Read more

Ginger helps reduce inflammation and control blood sugar. It also calms nausea. Flax seeds, rich in omega 3 fatty acids, has been shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer cells. They may also play an important part in increasing breast cancer survival. Blend –don’t soak any of these 1 cup raw pecans 1 cup… Read more

‘Catch a cold? Try this green smoothie to help nurse yourself back to health. Beets are loaded with antioxidants like vitamin C, which can help boost your immune system. Flaxseed oil contains both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Having a proper balance of these fatty acids is important for brain function and heart health. (Makes… Read more

Boost your health with this healing elixir! Red cabbage (the purple kind) contains anthocyanins, which studies have shown help suppress inflammation. Elderberry extract is a natural cold and flu fighter, which is why it’s always in our fridge! It is also called Sambucus and is considered a natural alternative to synthetic cough-and-cold syrups. (Makes 2… Read more

I confess to some real frustration here. I work hard to eat healthy food and otherwise live a healthy lifestyle, and I get highly insulted when my best efforts to take care of myself haven’t been enough to stave off a whopper of a cold. Yet, here I am, forfeiting a good movie with friends… Read more

About Jane

Jane believes that getting older doesn’t have to mean living with chronic conditions, aches and pains, and excess weight. A student of nutrition and a healthy lifestyle all of her adult life, she alleviated her high blood pressure, arthritis pain, headaches, and digestive issues naturally.

Jane believes you don’t have to settle for living the rest of your life feeling unhealthy and uncomfortable.